Tourism Development Projects Research Articles

ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIALS OF CULTURAL AND ECOTOURISM RESOURCES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

The aim of this study is to assess the potentials of cultural and ecotourism resources for achieving sustainable tourism planning and development in Adamawa State. The specific objectives of the study are to identify and characterize cultural attributes that have tourism potentials in communities, what are the ethnic community participation in recreation and tourism activities. In-depth interviews, focus group discussion (FGD’s) and structured interview were adopted to generate data for the research. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square for significance difference. The research identified enormous cultural tourism resources: festivals and ceremonies, rites of passage, belief and value system, songs, music and dance, traditional architecture and art and crafts. The major cultural activities are hukdafu, yawal, zeko, mbapur warrior festival, sukah-hawah dance, similalama, fare, lakaune, mbur, Ndihee, mputa kluttu, mba, tiwi, sari-mata-koken and wee-sim. Sukur and Michika have a unique architectural stone wall building that surrounds their compounds. Results showed that communities differ in their perception of the role of media, security, tour guide, attraction, transport and accommodation, while they do not differ in their knowledge of leisure, number of hours, visits to recreational areas and knowledge of ecotourism variables. Community anticipated benefits as a result of the development of tourism projects are physical development, economic, social and political benefits. It recommended the need for government and private investors to explore these potentials and proper intermediaries should be put in place by both state and local government for the full utilization of these tourism resource potentials in Adamawa State.

관광과 지역 정체성 정치

Despite being one of Korea's six major cities during the Japanese colonial era, Mokpo has declined to a small local city post-liberation. Since the establishment of the local government system, Mokpo has aimed to reinvent itself as a tourist destination. Over the past 20 years, the city has implemented six major tourism development and promotion projects, including night scenery lighting, a marine music fountain, urban regeneration of the old city center, a suspension cable car, hotel construction on Samhakdo Island, and branding Mokpo as a “romantic harbor city.” Throughout this process, there have been conflicts, competition, and cooperation with various civic and local interest groups. This research, based on related studies and Logan & Molotch's (2007) growth machine theory, analyzes how different groups formed growth and anti-growth coalitions and how they struggled over six key projects. Newspaper articles documenting these conflicts, competition, and cooperation were reviewed. To enhance reliability and validity, peer review and an interview with a local newspaper editor were conducted. The findings show that while the growth machine theory is useful in examining Mokpo's coalitions and their conflicts, it has limitations in fully explaining the phenomenon's complexity. The study concludes by discussing future research directions and the role of deliberative democracy in sustaining Mokpo's development as a tourist city.

Optimizing Available Resources to Revitalize the Tourism Economy of the Rural Commune of Iarintsena

This article is the product of in-depth research and strategies to mobilize and empower local stakeholders and tries to suggest some approaches, as well. Two methodologies are taken into account: The positive normative and SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat). The latter enables us to present and identify the tourism development potential and issues. In 2021, Madagascar generated around 111.00 million US dollars, corresponds to 0.73 percent of its GDP in the tourism sector alone. Driven by favorable base effects, growth expected to accelerate to an average of 4.6% over 2024-26. Nowadays, tourism can offer high opportunities for cultural exchange between visitors and local communities. The research results from the project simulation works were used to draw up a budget for tourism activities. The rural commune of IARINTSENA, located in the south-eastern part of the Haute Matsiatra region and a few kilometers from the Ambalavao district, has tourism assets that appear to be weakened by innumerable constraints. The design of the commune's development strategies should take into account the realities and aspirations of the local population. Highlighting the commune's specific tourist attractions should encourage technical and financial partners to invest in the tourism development project. It’s important to put the touristic specificity of IARINTSENA in evidence in order to incite the technical and financial partners.

Churches and Monasteries in Northern Transylvania in Planning Documents and in Tourism Development Projects Financed by European Funds

Churches and Monasteries in Northern Transylvania in Planning Documents and in Tourism Development Projects Financed by European funds. In the present paper we studied the manner in which county and regional authorities from Northern Transylvania view churches and monasteries located in this area as tourist landmarks. In order to do that, we analyzed the county and regional policies and strategies and looked for projects addressing cultural heritage in the area that were financed by European programmes. While highlighting the diverse tourism potential of the religious buildings, the counties’ development strategies also recommended the preservation and rehabilitation of the historical monuments and promoting them in an integrated manner, as parts of cultural and/or religious routes. These objectives have been realized mostly with the help of the European funds – more than 40 churches were renovated and more than 80 have been promoted using REGIO and INTERREG funds, and wooden churches in Maramureș and Sălaj counties and medieval churches in Satu Mare County were included in thematic routes. Moreover, the creation and promotion of more cultural tourism routes is one of the main objectives of the Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, adding more value to the region’s tourism potential. Keywords: cultural heritage, tourist routes, European funds, churches, Northern Transylvania.

Vietnam tourism at the crossroads of socialism and market economy

ObjetivoVietnam ha pasado de ser un país devastado por la guerra a convertirse en un popular destino turístico. Aunque la investigación sobre el turismo en Vietnam ha crecido en número, ha faltado en gran medida un macroanálisis de la gobernanza y las políticas turísticas nacionales. Nuestra investigación ha enriquecido la literatura tanto de la economía política como del turismo tendiendo un puente entre ambas disciplinas al presentar las pautas de la gobernanza del turismo en la economía de transición de Vietnam.Diseño/metodología/enfoqueEste documento de síntesis ofrece un análisis sistemático del turismo de Vietnam que abarca la intensificación de la intervención gubernamental y los drásticos cambios del mercado en las últimas décadas. Los autores ofrecen un análisis cronológico del desarrollo del turismo junto con los principales giros políticos y económicos del país. Además, el análisis del contenido de los documentos políticos y el análisis del mercado turístico ilustran mejor las repercusiones de los sistemas político-económicos en la gobernanza y las políticas turísticas.ResultadosLas políticas turísticas y el análisis del mercado revelan un compromiso entre la centralización y la descentralización del sistema de gobernanza y un compromiso entre los objetivos económicos y sociales del desarrollo. Al equilibrar estos opuestos, la fuerza interna del mercado nacional y la resistencia de las comunidades y las empresas se convierten en activos clave para el crecimiento en unas circunstancias en las que la economía de mercado socialista sigue informando el desarrollo actual y futuro de la industria. Concluimos que la adaptación del turismo vietnamita a una economía socialista orientada al mercado se percibe mejor como un logro de la evolución social que como una característica del capitalismo.Limitaciones/implicaciones de la investigaciónDentro del limitado abanico de cuestiones que podrían abordarse en un solo artículo, los autores no pueden establecer un estudio comparativo con China, en lo que respecta a la economía de transición. Nuestro estudio ofrece un punto de partida para futuras investigaciones empíricas y comparativas sobre la conexión entre turismo y economía política en Asia.Implicaciones prácticasLas conclusiones del estudio sirven de referencia útil para quienes se embarcan en el estudio de la gobernanza y la formulación de políticas turísticas en los países en desarrollo.Implicaciones socialesLos resultados de la investigación son valiosos para los investigadores del sudeste asiático en particular y para los analistas de la política turística del mundo en desarrollo en general.Originalidad/valorLa presente investigación contribuye a un área poco investigada de la economía política, a saber, la doctrina marxista y su diálogo con el turismo. La transferencia de conocimientos es un aspecto destacado de esta investigación, que se ha derivado de un análisis crítico de la gobernanza del turismo en la agenda económica política nacional.

Cultural Heritage and Tourism: The Case of Dellys in Algeria

Cultural heritage is an invaluable resource for the development of cultural tourism. It offers a wide range of economic and social opportunities, contributing to job creation, income generation and the promotion of local identity. However, to fully exploit its potential, heritage needs to be carefully integrated into an overall tourism strategy. Such a strategy must include specific measures for the preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage. Recognizing the profound synergies between cultural heritage preservation and tourism development strategies, we undertook an in-depth analysis of the current heritage situation in the town of Dellys. This analysis identified the challenges and opportunities associated with heritage enhancement in the context of tourism and local development projects. The results reveal that the implementation of the current tourism strategy in Dellys is not fully achieving its objectives. Nevertheless, its effective realization, coupled with better coordination between players in the sector, could make a significant contribution to safeguarding, revitalizing and enhancing the town's heritage.

The Role of Tourism Development Projects in Preserving the Tangible Cultural Heritage of Sharjah Emirate

يعتبر التراث الثقافي المادي أحد أهم الموارد الاقتصادية والتي تعتبر السياحة أحد أهم وجوهها، ومما لا شك فيه فإن التراث سواء بشكله المادي أو الغير المادي هو رافد من الروافد الثقافية التي تشكل الذاكرة الجمعية لأي أمة أو شعب. اهتمت إمارة الشارقة بتراثها وحافظت عليه من خلال سن قوانين وتشريعات تنظيمية وحفاظية، وكذلك قامت مؤسساتها بوضع الخطط الاستراتيجية والتنموية للمناطق التراثية والمتاحف ومن ثم التسويق والترويج السياحي لها. وعلى الرغم من جهود امارة الشارقة عن طريق مؤسساتها في تخطيط وتنفيذ مشاريع سياحية تقوم على استدامة التراث المادي الثقافي والحفاظ عليه الا انه هناك ندرة في دراسة تأثير هذه المشاريع في الحفاظ على التراث. ومن هنا كان لابد من دراسة هذ المشاريع بحثيا. واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي. وتم إجراء الدراسة على عينة قوامها (144) مفردة من العاملين في الشركات السياحية وموظفي الفنادق في إمارة الشارقة العاملين في إدارة الترويج السياحي والحجوزات، وشملت العينة أيضاً موظفي معهد الشارقة للتراث. وخلصت النتائج الى وجود علاقة ارتباط قوية بين متغير مشاريع التنمية السياحية وأثرة في الحفاظ على التراث المادي في إمارة الشارقة، حيث بلغ معامل الارتباط (0.890) وهي علاقة طردية قوية وهي قيمة دالة إحصائياً، وهي تدل على ارتباط المتغير المستقل والمتغير التابع. كما توصي الدراسة بتطوير القوانين والتشريعات القائمة وإصدار تعليمات إرشادية لطرق وأساليب الحفاظ على التراث من خلال اتباع ما يقدمه العلم بهذا الخصوص وخاصة استخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي مع تطوير أساليب الرقابة الدورية بالاعتماد على التكنولوجيا الحديثة، والالتزام بشكل أكبر بمعايير التوجيهية للحد من التلوث واعتماد وسائل نقل تحافظ أكثر على التراث المادي.

Active Response for Sustainable Tourism

As sustainable development has become a new paradigm around the world, interest in sustainable tourism is also increasing in the tourism sector. Despite the visualization of sustainable tourism development projects, there is criticism that there is a lack of sustainable tourism development cases that are distinctly differentiated from existing tourism development and are not linked to environmental damage or regional revitalization. Major sustainability in sustainable tourism can be seen as ‘environmental sustainability, socio-cultural sustainability, and economic sustainability’. The author talks about the fact that elements do not exist individually but are interconnected to interact and influence, and introduces the ‘normative theory’ as a supporting theory. Based on the normative theory, the author proposes four things in this article: Environmental Improvement Measures for Ecotourism Destinations, Environmental Management Mileage System for Local Residents, Environmental Management Responsibility System for Tourism Businesses and Promoting International Standards through Environmental Education. In achieving sustainable tourism development, it is imperative to not only refine development methodologies but also establish robust implementation systems. Stakeholders must operate within the ecological limits prescribed by environmental capacity, ensuring a harmonious balance between tourism growth and environmental preservation.

Comparing AlUla and The Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects on Tourism towards a Sustainable Change in Destination Development

This paper examines architecture for tourism, focusing on destination design. In the past forty years, tourism destinations and their impact have been affected and transformed by emerging topics such as the impact of social media and the necessity of sustainable indicators in the tourism industry. In the global panorama of ongoing tourism transformations, Saudi Arabia has recently established new governmental opening regulations that started in 2019 for visitors and tourist visa entry. The country is facing a rapidly transforming economy, and new destinations for tourism will impact the country’s growth in the coming years as part of the Sustainable Destination Program in alignment with the ambitious targets of the Saudi National Vision 2030. The adopted methodology of the study compares selected parameters of two significant Saudi Arabian case studies, AlUla and The Red Sea Project (TRSP), for the ongoing sustainable tourism destination development of planned tourist giga projects. According to the findings, AlUla and TRSP demonstrated an intense commitment to sustainable tourism through their efforts concerning protected areas, environmentally friendly transport, and significant rewilding and reforestation. The research’s conclusion emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s commitment to innovative thinking, long-term growth, and sustainable tourism. The study’s implication is primarily suited for destination design; it suggests potential applicability even in smaller-scale tourism development projects or additional comparisons in sustainability design approaches in diverse contexts, particularly in the MENA region.

Linking Strategic Procurement to Risk Management in Tourism Development Projects in Coastal Kenya

Linking Strategic Procurement to Risk Management in Tourism Development Projects in Coastal Kenya

Tourism development impacts, cultural intelligence and community support for future development

Purpose – This study examines the dynamics of cultural intelligence (CQ) on the tripartite tourism development impacts (TDI) in the economic, social and environmental domains and how it influences residents’ perceptions of tourism development. Methodology/Design/Approach – Using a quantitative cross-sectional research design and random sampling, three hundred and forty-one (341) responses were analysed using partial least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings – The study confirms that the TDI dimensions (economic and social) have a positive influence on CQ, while environmental impact is an insignificant determinant. CQ also significantly mediates the relationship between TDI (economic and social impact) and SFTD. Similar to the insignificant direct effect, CQ does not mediate the relationship between environmental impact and SFTD. Originality of the research – This finding suggests that cultural intelligence plays a crucial role in shaping community attitudes and receptivity to future tourism development projects. Furthermore, the result of this study emphasises the uniqueness of the influence of the different TDI dimensions on community support and the urgency of addressing economic and social concerns in tourism development.

Problems and prospects of tourism financing in Sikkim

In Sikkim, tourism is an industry that has a variety of positive economic and social effects. Utilizing both forward and backward connections with other economic sectors like agriculture, industry, and other service sectors, not only increases foreign exchange earnings and the country’s limited resources but also provides opportunities for employment on all fronts, including direct, indirect, and induced employment. However, it has always struggled with administration and insufficient finances. Keeping this in mind, the current study aimed to examine the problem and prospects of tourism financing in Sikkim. The primary data was gathered from 385 respondents (Investors, Stakeholders, and Tourism Businesses) from Sikkim, who were randomly selected from the targeted population. The responses have been collected through a structured questionnaire, and SPSS 25 has been utilized for data analysis. The findings revealed that there is a significant impact of tourism financing on the development of local communities, and there is a significant relationship between the involvement of financial institutions and the development of tourism projects. It has been concluded that tourism financing in Sikkim has resulted in the progress of tourism in the state, which led to the development of local communities and the development of tourism projects.

РОЛЬ "ЗЕЛЁНОЙ" ТАКСОНОМИИ В ОЦЕНКЕ ПРОЕКТОВ РАЗВИТИЯ СЕЛЬСКОГО ТУРИЗМА В РЕГИОНАХ РОССИИ

In 2022, rural tourism was recognized in the Russian Federation as one of the priority areas of state policy in the field of agricultural development and regulation of markets for agricultural products. The purpose of this article is to determine the impact of projects for the development of rural tourism on the state of territories and to develop recommendations for the use of “green” taxonomy for selecting and financing such projects that will help improve the sustainability of Russian regions. The authors propose a set of ESG indicators that can be taken into account by rating agencies when assessing rural tourism development projects in Russian regions.

Community perceptions of tourism development in rural area of Tsatsane Lesotho

This paper investigated community perceptions of tourism development and identified the relationship between tourism development projects and business opportunities in Tsatsane community, Lesotho. This investigation was done using a qualitative research method to understand the relationship between respondents’ perceptions of tourism development projects and associated business opportunities. Using purposive random sampling techniques, 30 respondents comprising of 19 community members, 2 community leaders, and 9 stakeholders were chosen and interrogated. After the choice, qualitative data were gathered using an open-ended semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to organize the themes that emerged from the responses after they were transcribed. Using Atlas Ti.8, similar themes were gathered and transferred. The study found a significant relationship between tourism development projects and recurrent themes like new knowledge of tourism-related business opportunities, job creation, increase in trade, and education. Although few respondents have different opinions

A research of factors and the process of a territory’s tourism ecosystem formation

The article presents the results of the authors’ research on issues of ecosystems in tourism, digital ecosystems, the impact of digital transformation and platformization of the economy and business on the process of formation of territories’ tourism ecosystems, the role and development trends of the hotel industry as an element of the tourism ecosystem, the impact of information and communication, including digital and mobile technologies on the processes of integration and collaboration of tourism ecosystems’ stakeholders. The authors have studied theoretical and methodological foundations of the ecosystem approach in science and business, including the concept of “ecosystem” in various fields, specifics of formation of ecosystems in business in the digital economy. The authors have studied the ecosystem approach in the development of tourism and hospitality within a tourist territory. Based on a survey of experts, the authors assessed factors of formation of a territory’s tourism ecosystem and tourism development projects and developed methodological recommendations for the development of a territory’s tourism and hospitality based on the ecosystem approach. The authors have proposed and substantiated the model of a tourist territory’s ecosystem and the mechanism for an interaction of stakeholders. As an object of study, the authors have considered organizations of the tourism industry, including the hotel industry as an element of tourism development in a tourist territory within the framework of the ecosystem approach. The subject of the study is the system of socio-economic, organizational, and managerial relations and relations, partnerships and technologies in the development of tourism in a tourist territory, in general, and the hotel industry as an element of the tourism industry, in particular, studied within the framework of the ecosystem approach. The obtained results might be used as a basis for continuing scientific research on issues of tourism ecosystems, digital transformation of the tourism industry, designing the development of tourist territory, in the work of tourism administrations at all levels, organizations in the field of tourism and hospitality.

Educational pathways, tourism and geoconservation. The network of trails of the Estrela Geopark in the dissemination of science, heritage and tourism sustainability

The Estrela Geopark, through the development of programmes and both educational and interpretative routes, aims to stimulate contact with the geological and geomorphological heritage of the Serra da Estrela territory, in an outdoor learning approach that educates and raises awareness of the importance of geoconservation, heritage enhancement and tourism sustainability. As such, the understanding of the history and evolution of the Earth and life is promoted in a natural mountain laboratory context. The educational programmes of the Estrela Geopark, designed in accordance with the curricular programmes of primary and secondary schools in Portugal, promote outdoor activities on the geographic knowledge of the Estrela mountain, its resources and the environmental implications for the local life styles and the impact generated by tourist practices in the territory. Geoeducation and geotourism have gained relevance in tourism development projects, especially in low density territories with recognised heritage value. Guided interpretation of the territory can contribute to the construction of learning about how to value endogenous resources, the landscape and the strategies for developing tourism. This study aims to describe differentiated methodologies and strategies for outdoor learning to identify ways of disseminating knowledge, particularly of the geosciences, to not only encourage the identification of attitudes of geoconservation and valorization of resources for sustainable tourism, but also promote stronger local identities.

THE TERRITORIAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTED CROSS BORDER COOPERATION PROJECTS IN BIHOR COUNTY. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE 2007-2013 AND 2014-2020 PROGRAMMING PERIODS AND EXPLOITATION OF THE EU FUNDS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF TOURISM

Bihor County has remarkable and various tourism resources in the frontier area which could be exploited more efficiently considering the tourism development strategies on different hierarchical levels, opportunities for investments using non-refundable financial support and the multilateral trans-frontier relationships due to its territorial location and historical and ethnical background. This study gives an insight in the relationship and consistency of development strategies, in the importance and the territorial distribution of implemented projects within Interreg IV and V Hungarian-Romanian Cross-border Cooperation Programmes, that concern tourism development in Bihor. All projects regarding Bihor were categorized through content and comparative analysis based on public documentation of Interreg Programmes which contributed to establishing three main category of winner applications: tourism development projects, indirect tourism development projects and other type of projects. The county has an exceptional position due to its high share of the number of projects and the amount of gained aid within the examined programmes, although there exist multilateral territorial inequalities in the location of project partners, in the total amount of non-refundable financial support from European Regional Development Fund and in the gained aid per capita on the level of local governments of the county. Based on the territorial distribution, mostly the urban areas and their catchment rural settlements on the eastern, central and north-western part of the county benefitted from the Interreg VI and V in case of tourism development.

Program Pengabdian Masyarakat Melalui Gantungan Cinta Sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata Sumber Biru

The development of tourism in each region is indeed a trend that occurs in many districts or cities. Wonomerto Village also has various tourism potentials such as the Sumber Biru Tourism Area and the Tomb of Prince Benowo which have become economic drivers for the local community. The addition of a new spot at Sumber Biru Tourism Area is a good step to continue to increase the attractiveness of this tourist destination. The Participatory Action Research method can be an effective approach in the development process. In this context, community participation can involve them in the planning, decision-making and implementation processes of tourism development projects. Communities can provide valuable input, ideas and local knowledge in identifying tourism potential that has not been fully utilized around the Sumber Biru Tourism Area. In addition, involving the community in tourism development activities can also open up opportunities for them to be involved economically, for example through micro-enterprises or local crafts that support the tourism sector. This can increase the income of the local community and encourage sustainable economic development in Wonomerto Village.

Supervisory Function Analysis of the DPRD on the Tourism Governance Policy of Batu City (Study on the Batu City DPRD)

This study aims to analyze and describe how the implementation of the supervisory function and strategy of the Batu City DPRD towards tourism governance in Batu City. In tourism development projects in Batu City, the DPRD has a role as an actor in making regulations or approvals before the development runs. The supervisory function of regional regulations is very important which provides an opportunity for the DPRD to be more active and creative in responding to various obstacles to the implementation of regional regulations. Supervision of regional administration is a process of activities whose purpose is to ensure that local government runs effectively and efficiently in accordance with the plans and provisions of laws and regulations. Therefore, the author here will analyze the supervisory function of tourism governance policies in Batu City to find out whether the tourism development program is running in accordance with the governance policies known by the DPRD. The research methods applied to this study are qualitative research methods for content analysis and interviews with staff of the Batu City DPRD secretariat regarding the supervisory function. The results of the study revealed that the potential for tourism governance in Batu City has several aspects. The outcomes of the study helped shape and advance the supervisory role, specifically with regards to the execution and administration of tourism in Batu City. The limitation in this study is that the data used is still limited to the type of skunder data, namely documents and journals related to tourism governance in Batu City. The next research needs to use skunder data.

Exploring Multiple Conditions of Participation on Community-based Heritage Management: A Case Study of Wildebeest Kuil Rock Art Tourism Centre, South Africa

This paper explores the limits to participation in community-based approaches (CBAs) for rock art heritage management. The construction of a tourism development project at a rock art site (Wildebeest Kuil, Kimberley, South Africa) in 2001 involved two San communities in order to provide economic and cultural support. Based on the assumption that CBAs are closely linked to participation issues, which are themselves linked to past inequalities, this article analyses the multiple obstacles to community participation despite the goodwill of managers and highlights the limits of CBAs from a critical analytical perspective. To do so, we build on qualitative data from field observations and semi-structured interviews with various stakeholders. Hence, by drawing a conceptualized framework from the Wildebeest Kuil example in CBAs for heritage management, we suggest focusing on the conditions that CBAs impose on the community participation that justify them. Finally, this article draws lines toward a sustainable perspective between CBAs and community participation, and may be transferred to other case studies.